My Day 5K and 1 Mile Trot
- Date Sat 30th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Columbia, Tennessee
- Price $18.98 - $33.98
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and community spirit at the My Day 5K and 1 Mile Trot on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in beautiful Columbia, Maury County! This vibrant event, which builds on the legacy of supporting special needs youth and young adults, promises a fantastic atmosphere as participants come together to run and trot for a great cause. The 5K race kicks off at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 1-Mile Trot at 9:00 a.m. (or as soon as the 5K is complete).
This year's event honors the memory of William Will Spiess, a beloved figure who championed friendship and inclusivity. With funds raised benefiting local non-profit organizations like Kings Daughters School, Maury County Special Olympics, and Best Buddies of Tennessee, your participation will make a significant impact in the community. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, awards, and lots of positivity! Be sure to join us for packet pick-up on Friday, August 29th, from 2 to 8 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church. We can't wait to see you there!
This year's event honors the memory of William Will Spiess, a beloved figure who championed friendship and inclusivity. With funds raised benefiting local non-profit organizations like Kings Daughters School, Maury County Special Olympics, and Best Buddies of Tennessee, your participation will make a significant impact in the community. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, awards, and lots of positivity! Be sure to join us for packet pick-up on Friday, August 29th, from 2 to 8 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church. We can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
The Maury County Fair and the Knights of Columbus have been supporting Special needs youth and young adults for over 15 years with My Day at the Fair. The 2024 My Day Event hosted over 1,250 special needs youth and young adults along with their caregivers.
2025 marks the start of a new event, My Day 5K and 1 Mile Trot, which expands the mission of My Day and honors William Will Spiess who never met a stranger and believed everyone deserved a friend.
Local Maury County non-profit organizations who will benefit from Funds raised at this event include: Kings Daughters School, Maury County Special Olympics, and Best Buddies of Tennessee.
We care deeply about every member of our Maury County Community and hope you will support us in this new venture. We can't wait to see you there!
PACKET PICK-UP
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION
2 to 8 p.m. at St Catherine of Siena Church (3019 Cayce Lane, Columbia, TN 38401)
Packet pick-up will take place on Friday afternoon and will operate as a convenient drive-through in the parking lot of St. Catherine of Siena Church.
PACKET PICK-UP TIPS:
You may pick up packets for your friends or family members who have already registered; however, you will need to know their date of birth.
Plan to register and pick up your packet before race day if possible. However, you may still register for the race at any packet pick-up time.
If you have questions during packet pick-up or on the day of the race, please find one of the My Day 5K & 1-Mile Trot Volunteers.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH RACE DAY!
Maury County Park (1018 Maury County Park Drive, Columbia, TN 38401)
6:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and in-person registration continues
7:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and registration ends
7:45 a.m. - Participants make their way to starting line
7:55 a.m. - Last minute race instructions and recognition of race sponsors
8:00 a.m. - 5K begins
9:00 a.m. (or as soon as 5K is finished) - 1-Mile Trot begins
AWARDS:
Results are live, check your time online by scanning the QR code to see if you won an award. If you did win, please see our wonderful volunteers by the Log Cabin to get your award.
5K TOP AWARD CATEGORIES
Overall: Top Male and Female Participants
Masters (ages 40+): Top Male and Female Participants
Super Grandmasters (ages 70+): Top Male and Female Participants
5K AGE DIVISIONS
The top three male and female participants in each of the following age groups will receive a medal. Live results and awards.
The age groups include: 9 and under, 1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569 and 70+.
1-MILE TROT
All 1-Mile Trot participants will receive a finisher ribbon upon completing the race.
2025 marks the start of a new event, My Day 5K and 1 Mile Trot, which expands the mission of My Day and honors William Will Spiess who never met a stranger and believed everyone deserved a friend.
Local Maury County non-profit organizations who will benefit from Funds raised at this event include: Kings Daughters School, Maury County Special Olympics, and Best Buddies of Tennessee.
We care deeply about every member of our Maury County Community and hope you will support us in this new venture. We can't wait to see you there!
PACKET PICK-UP
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29TH PACKET PICK-UP AND REGISTRATION
2 to 8 p.m. at St Catherine of Siena Church (3019 Cayce Lane, Columbia, TN 38401)
Packet pick-up will take place on Friday afternoon and will operate as a convenient drive-through in the parking lot of St. Catherine of Siena Church.
PACKET PICK-UP TIPS:
You may pick up packets for your friends or family members who have already registered; however, you will need to know their date of birth.
Plan to register and pick up your packet before race day if possible. However, you may still register for the race at any packet pick-up time.
If you have questions during packet pick-up or on the day of the race, please find one of the My Day 5K & 1-Mile Trot Volunteers.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 30TH RACE DAY!
Maury County Park (1018 Maury County Park Drive, Columbia, TN 38401)
6:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and in-person registration continues
7:30 a.m. - Packet pick-up and registration ends
7:45 a.m. - Participants make their way to starting line
7:55 a.m. - Last minute race instructions and recognition of race sponsors
8:00 a.m. - 5K begins
9:00 a.m. (or as soon as 5K is finished) - 1-Mile Trot begins
AWARDS:
Results are live, check your time online by scanning the QR code to see if you won an award. If you did win, please see our wonderful volunteers by the Log Cabin to get your award.
5K TOP AWARD CATEGORIES
Overall: Top Male and Female Participants
Masters (ages 40+): Top Male and Female Participants
Super Grandmasters (ages 70+): Top Male and Female Participants
5K AGE DIVISIONS
The top three male and female participants in each of the following age groups will receive a medal. Live results and awards.
The age groups include: 9 and under, 1014, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549, 5054, 5559, 6064, 6569 and 70+.
1-MILE TROT
All 1-Mile Trot participants will receive a finisher ribbon upon completing the race.
My Day 5K and 1 Mile Trot
